Dear Ones,

“In all things, give thanks!” This abbreviated version of Thessalonians 5:18 reminds us to keep a light and happy heart, silently (or audibly) singing God’s praises in any and all circumstances. Please remember that “GRATITUDE IS CAUSITIVE” and that, rather than waiting until something good comes along that we can appreciate, we find that a thankful heart actually draws good to us! Let’s all continue giving thanks in advance.

Rev. Mike and I count you high among our blessings, and delight in sharing community with you in so many ways, learning and growing together, laughing and weeping with each other, and sharing this life adventure.  We could not do this without you, so please know how important each one of you is to us, whether you are part of our local Community or participate with us from another geographical area.  We are all “family,” and precious to each other.

Be with us in person this Thursday night, November 21^st (or the following Sunday morning online) for our presentation on, “Enough to Share; Enough to Spare.” It will be our regular order of service with our Practitioner of the Day offering the 6:30 Meditation in the Meditation Room and the 7:00 P.M. Celebration which will be streamed, as usual, on Sunday morning, November 24^th. Just go to www.cslphilly.org to watch at 10:30 A.M.

Please join us on Wednesday, November 27^th at 6:30 P.M. for “An Evening of Gratitude and Community.“  On Thanksgiving Eve, we will offer a shorter Celebration of thankfulness, including gorgeous music and our beautiful, bodacious, Bountiful Bouquet ritual, then gather at about 7:15 in Fellowship Hall for a shared feast. Bring a dish if you wish, but please know there will be plenty of food and uplifting camaraderie for our community and beyond. This will replace our regular Thursday night Celebration, since that is Thanksgiving, and there will be no pre-Celebration Meditation that evening. Keep in mind that we begin in the Sanctuary at 6:30 P.M. that evening and that you may bring food items between 5:00 and 5:30 into the Fellowship Hall. Meditation Room. Click here to let us know you can join us! Be sure to invite family and friends. All are Welcome!  And the 6:30 P.M. Celebration will be streamed, as usual, on Sunday morning, December 1^st by tuning in via our website at 10:30 A.M.

Our Licensed Practitioners are always happy to work with you, either to help you through a challenge, to manifest something wonderful in your life, or simply to assist you in learning the principles of Science of Mind that we use in our personal and collective lives.  Contact any of them on the Practitioner Page of our website, enjoy a brief meeting with one of them after a Thursday Celebration, or place a request for treatment in the Prayer Chest that night.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

Dear Ones,

We live in a universe of constant circulation, so easily observed in seasonal changes, social trends, world perspectives, and personal perceptions. As Lao Tzu wisely stated 6,000 years ago, “Everything is healthy that flows with the Universe.” Conversely, whatever may resist that natural circulation may distort or constrict that healthy flow. Just imagine taking in a deep breath and holding it, rather than releasing it. It is not possible to impede such normal functions and activities without consequences.

Watching the leaves fall from the trees, understanding that this is a necessary process for regeneration, we can take a lesson from nature, and choose to align ourselves with the Divine Timing of the Universe. You and I were created to live in harmony with this lovely Law of Circulation, so let’s simply relax into Its forward movement, and enjoy the ride!

This is not to say that we do not take responsibility for making wise decisions, setting worthwhile goals, and doing what is ours to do; rather, we take care of our beautiful business while maintaining our serenity. Join us in person this Thursday night (or the following Sunday morning online.) Meditation begins at 6:30 P.M., followed by our focus on, “The Law of Circulation” at 7:00 P.M. in UCCVF’s sanctuary, 45 Walker Road, Wayne, PA. Catch us on Sunday morning on www.cslphilly.org to watch at 10:30 A.M.

Remember to scroll through our website to find upcoming events and archived Celebrations and Love Notes. Also check out the Practitioner Page to find professional and caring folks to help you move through challenges.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

I am called to keep the High Watch

Nothing moves me from the Truth within

I am here to lift and nurture all

It is Joy that fires my resolve

Steady in my Love for God’s Creation

I refuse temptation to despair

I am now a citadel of Power

Ready now to do my sacred part.

I WAS MADE FOR THESE TIMES

~ Maxine Kaye

Dear Ones,

“In everything give thanks!” This was Paul’s wise advice to the people of Thessalonia, words for us to appreciate and utilize every day. To what are we to give thanks? Not necessarily to the event or condition we may be experiencing but to the constant Source of Life and the gifts we may receive by relying on Spirit. Grateful for the Loving, Sustaining Presence which forever provides divine solutions for human experiences, we may relax into the Peace that not only passes understanding but brings understanding.

As we enter into the month of Gratitude, let’s especially delight in God’s Perfect Life moving in each of us and through all our affairs. Keeping our attention on that which loving, true, and eternal, we open ourselves to greater Peace and Success, for “Gratitude is Causative!” Let’s maintain our focus on the Main Thing, which is the continual sustenance and guidance of Spirit. I am thankful for the constancy of God, for the dedication of our Center’s leadership, and for our beautiful members and friends.

Please sign up on Breeze and be with us for “An Evening of Gratitude and Community,” sharing in an early Thanksgiving feast on Wednesday, November 27th in the Fellowship Hall at the United Church of Christ, following a Gratitude Celebration in the Sanctuary at 6:30 P.M. which will include our “Bountiful Bouquet” ritual. Click here to let us know you will be joining us and if you’d like to bring a dish or dessert to share. All are welcome!

Join us this Thursday at UCC, 45 Walker Road, Wayne, PA, beginning with Meditation at 6:30 and Celebration at 7:00 P.M.  I will be speaking on, “Our Sacred Union with Source.” For those not able to attend in person, you may watch our Thursday Celebration the following Sunday at 10:30 A.M. Go to our website www.cslphilly.org on the “Watch.” button.

Remember to scroll through our website to find upcoming events and archived Celebrations and Love Notes. Also check out the Practitioner Page to find professional and caring folks to help you move through challenges.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

Dear Ones,

In his first inaugural address, Franklin D. Roosevelt wisely stated, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Understanding how powerfully our beliefs affect our life experiences, we realize that such a negative emotion only creates more of the unsettling conditions about which we may be concerned. Rather than adding fuel to undesirable and harmful ideas and temporary conditions, we sensibly turn away from belief in them and turn toward inviting the Faith of God to restore Peace in our hearts and in our environment.

Individually and collectively, we can and must be a force for Good, intentionally rising above external circumstances, and positively affecting the subjective consciousness of humanity. Instead of allowing ourselves to be influenced by adverse attitudes, we have the ability to dive deeply into Spirit’s Peace and Power and to be a positive inspiration to others. Let’s begin at the beginning, returning to the Infinite Mind and Heart of God, where the Light of Truth shines so brightly that It dispels the darkness of ignorance.

Join us this Thursday, October 31^st at the United Church of Christ, 45 Walker Road, Wayne, PA, beginning with Meditation at 6:30 and Celebration at 7:00 P.M.  Rev. Mike will be speaking on, “No Place for Fear,” a perfect topic for the uncertainty and anxiety many are feeling around current national and world circumstances. For those not able to attend in person, you may watch the Thursday Celebration the following Sunday at 10:30 A.M. by going to our website www.cslphilly.org and clicking on the “Watch Now” button.

We are participating in the Upper Mainline Interfaith Alliance Prayer Vigil for our National Election at St. Francis-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church at 689 Sugartown Road, Malvern, on Sunday, November 3^rd at 4:00 P.M. It will be an afternoon of readings, prayers, and uplifting practices for Peace and Unity, and your presence is requested.

When it feels difficult to maintain peace of mind, you may consider contacting one of our Licensed Professional Practitioners to assist in deepening your faith and returning you to a healthy consciousness. All are listed on the Practitioner Page of our website and whomever you choose will be pleased to schedule an appointment with you.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine